Thomas Andrew "Tommy" Browning, 62, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Monday November 22nd 2021.

Born November 10th 1959 in Macon County, Tommy was the youngest son of the late Bennie and Peggy Browning. Infamously known as "Browning brother", Tommy had a love for music since birth, backing up his father and gospel singing sisters, the Browning sisters. From bluegrass to country, Southern Gospel to Southern Rock and Roll, he enjoyed picking and grinning with several bands playing bass guitar and singing.

A graduate of Franklin High School in 1978, Tommy became a successful entrepreneur, building one of the first shopping centers on the Highlands Road, The Village Plaza. He owned and operated a real estate company as well as starting Macon Printing Company. He also became a contractor and enjoyed building and remodeling, following in his father's footsteps. A jack of all trades, he was a successful, self-made businessman. He very rarely sported a frown, loving to help any and everyone in need.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Jackie Lee Browning infant child, Troy Leon Browning infant child, and James Ernest Browning. Also wife, childhood sweetheart, soulmate and best friend Pat Pickens Browning.
Surviving are his children; daughter Erica Browning, partner Daniel Cantrell and son Robert Browning, wife Kendra. Two grandchildren, Annalee James Swanson and Kayce Jack Browning. Four sisters Shelba Jean (Earl) Buchanan of Waynesville, Cathy (Tom) Tippett and Brenda (Elgie) McClure of Franklin and Debra (Dale) Shreves of Brooksville, FL; sister in-law, Jeanne Browning of Colorado Springs, CO; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service is planned at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice House Foundation of WNC Inc., PO Box 815, Franklin, North Carolina 28734